Neighbors and Enemies

From The City of God by Saint Augustine
Christ commands love not only for neighbors but for enemies, including blessing persecutors and overcoming evil with good—radical love that distinguishes His followers.
Matthew 5:43-48
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you... pray for them which despitefully use you.
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Luke 10:25-37

The Good Samaritan—answer to 'Who is my neighbour?'

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Romans 12:17-21

Recompense to no man evil for evil; if thine enemy hunger, feed him.

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Leviticus 19:18

Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

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Proverbs 25:21-22

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat—heap coals of fire on his head.

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Luke 6:27-36

Do good to them which hate you; be ye therefore merciful.

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Matthew 22:39

The second great commandment: love thy neighbour as thyself.

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1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render evil for evil unto any man.

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Exodus 23:4-5

If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back.

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Romans 13:9-10

Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself—love worketh no ill to his neighbour.

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